Treubia tahitensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Treubiidae
Order:
Treubiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tahitensis
ID:
1211674
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nadeaud) K.I. Goebel ex Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Journal de Botanique (Morot). 12: 147. 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211012
Common Names
- Treubia tahitensis
- Tahitian Treubia
- Tahiti Treubia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Treubia tahitensis (also called Treubia tahitense, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Treubiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in mats on rocks and soil. It is native to the Pacific Islands, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Treubia tahitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Treubia tahitensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two narrow leaves.
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Treubia tahitensis can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of this species requires a moist and humid environment with plenty of light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be grown in a terrarium or in a shallow dish of water.
Where to Find Treubia tahitensis
Treubia tahitensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Species in the Treubiaceae family
References
Karl Ritter von Goebel (1855-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.I.Goebel' in the authors string.
Jean Nadeaud (1834-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadeaud' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213052: Based on data supplied by Bryonames